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This is a very interesting chapter that is likely to be of great help to us in designing reform policies. The discussion is well developed and the focus on the pension and health care systems is of immediate relevance for Japan. Overall, the chapter is very informative and insightful.
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Ishi, H., Kuttner, K.N. (2006). Comments on “Medium-Term Strategies for Long-Term Goals”. In: Kaizuka, K., Krueger, A.O. (eds) Tackling Japan’s Fiscal Challenges. Procyclicality of Financial Systems in Asia. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137001566_6
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